Pro-lifers want amendment, foes vow fight
Havre Daily News By John Kelleher Petitions are being circulated in Havre and elsewhere in the state calling for a referendum on an amendment to the Montana constitution that would in effect ban abortion. If the amendment is approved, supporters and opponents agree, it would pose a challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortions in most cases. Rep. Wendy Warburton, R-Havre, a leader in the state's anti-abortion movement, said she is finding widespread support for the amendment. But opponents, led by Helenabased NARAL/ Pro-Choice Montana, say they doubt supporters will gather enough signatures to get on the ballot. If they do, opponents are confident voters will reject the amendment. If supporters get the necessary signatures, the vote would be held in November 2010. Read the entire article |
